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Election rehearsal in Dhaka restarted after EC flags 'chaotic' conditions

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah has ordered the restart of a mock voting exercise, forming part of preparations for the upcoming national election and referendum, after... Read More


ACC opens probe into Transcom CEO Simeen's 'payment of Tk 1 billion in bribes' to Hasina

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has opened an inquiry into allegations that Transcom Group Chief Executive Officer Simeen Rahman paid Tk 1 billion in bribes to Sheikh Hasina to ... Read More


Mock voting drill under way in Dhaka ahead of national election, referendum

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- A mock voting exercise is being held in Dhaka as the Election Commission (EC) tests its preparations for the upcoming 13th national election and a nationwide referendum, both schedul... Read More


No restrictions on Tarique's homecoming, says Press Secretary Shafiqul

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The interim government has no restrictions or objections to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh, Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said. Saturd... Read More


Advisory Council offers prayers for BNP chief Khaleda's recovery

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- The interim government's Advisory Council has held a special prayer session for the recovery of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who remains in critical condition in hospital. The sessi... Read More


Election schedule to be announced in second week of December, says CEC Nasir

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has revealed that the schedule for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election and referendum will be announced in the second week of D... Read More


Sprawling 'corruption' charges outline legal siege against Hasina, her kin

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The courtroom in Dhaka reverberated with statements that could define Bangladesh's political landscape for years. Sheikh Hasina, once at the pinnacle of power, was sentenced to a to... Read More


US deports 39 more Bangladeshi migrants amid Trump immigration crackdown

Dhaka, Nov. 28 -- The United States has deported another 39 Bangladeshi nationals amid the Trump administration's ongoing crackdown on undocumented immigration. They arrived in Dhaka on a special US ... Read More


Rapid response puts out New Eskaton building fire within 10 minutes

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- A fire at a building on Dilu Road in Dhaka's New Eskaton has been brought under control within 10 minutes, according to the Fire Service. The fire started at 9:18pm on Thursday, and... Read More


46% of Bangladeshis use feature phones, miss government benefits: official

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- Information and Communication Technology Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury has said 46 percent of Bangladesh's population still use feature or button phones, leaving them "de... Read More